One More Cup.One More Success.
Inko means “One More” in Telugu — our motto celebrates the joy of that perfect cup you can’t resist. Founded in 2021 in Hyderabad, INKOTEA has grown to 40+ outlets across India, bringing comfort, affordability and quality in every serving — and is now expanding aggressively through our Social Cafe format.
The careful the selection, the tastier the tea
Quality is not a marketing line. It's eight non-negotiable standards that every INKOTEA outlet follows, every shift, every day.
Premium Tea Leaves
Sourced from Tier-1 gardens — full-bodied, aromatic, never bitter.
Hand-Pounded Ginger
Fresh, local, hand-crushed daily for that ghar-wali kadak chai feel.
RO Purified Water
Every cup starts with safe, clean water — non-negotiable.
Fresh Whole Milk
Daily-procured buffalo milk — never powdered, never reconstituted.
Zero Artificial Flavors
We chose taste over shortcuts. No essences, no compromise.
Brewed To Perfection
Slow boil, perfect strain, the right temperature — every single time.
Hygienic Preparation
Standardized cleaning checklists across every outlet, every shift.
Sulphur-Free Sugar
100% sulphur-free sugar in every cup — your health matters.
From a single kiosk to a multi-city retail brand
First Outlet & First Franchises
Launched our first outlet in April at Miyapur, Hyderabad. In June, our first franchise sale was given in Mulugu, Warangal — followed by our first Andhra Pradesh sale in October at Narasaraopet.
First Outlet & First Franchises
Launched our first outlet in April at Miyapur, Hyderabad. In June, our first franchise sale was given in Mulugu, Warangal — followed by our first Andhra Pradesh sale in October at Narasaraopet.
First Outlet & First Franchises
Launched our first outlet in April at Miyapur, Hyderabad. In June, our first franchise sale was given in Mulugu, Warangal — followed by our first Andhra Pradesh sale in October at Narasaraopet.
First North State Sale
Crossed beyond South India — our first North State franchise sale was given in November at Lucknow, opening the brand up to a national footprint.
First North State Sale
Crossed beyond South India — our first North State franchise sale was given in November at Lucknow, opening the brand up to a national footprint.
First North State Sale
Crossed beyond South India — our first North State franchise sale was given in November at Lucknow, opening the brand up to a national footprint.
40th Outlet
Hit the 40-outlet milestone in May at Bachupalli — a proof point of the scalable franchise model and consistent brand experience across cities.
40th Outlet
Hit the 40-outlet milestone in May at Bachupalli — a proof point of the scalable franchise model and consistent brand experience across cities.
40th Outlet
Hit the 40-outlet milestone in May at Bachupalli — a proof point of the scalable franchise model and consistent brand experience across cities.
The middle ground tea retail was missing
Traditional Tea
Inconsistent quality
No brand recall
Unstructured operations
Cafe Chains
Expensive pricing
Premium niche only
Slow to scale regionally
INKOTEA
Affordable Premium
Mass + Lifestyle positioning
Scalable, system-driven
Vision, Mission, Philosophy
Build India's most scalable premium mini social cafe network
Standardize chai retail and enable micro-entrepreneurs across India through compact, brand-driven outlets at every footfall.
Modern social cafe spaces — across cities and towns
To create community-driven cafe spaces across India through tea, conversations and community — combining traditional Indian beverage culture with a contemporary cafe experience.
"The Feeling of One More"
Not just taste — it's the habit, the emotion and the connection that makes one cup turn into the next.
The INKOTEA experience
A glimpse of the chai culture, cafe ambience and community spirit we bring to every neighbourhood.
Srinivas P. Mahendra
Founder & CEO
Srinivas P. Mahendra is the Founder of INKOTEA, a passionate entrepreneur with a vision to redefine the tea cafe experience by blending quality, affordability, and strong franchise opportunities. He launched the first INKOTEA outlet in April 2021 at Miyapur, Hyderabad, with the dream of building a proudly Indian tea brand that could reach every town and city.
Under his leadership, INKOTEA has rapidly expanded across multiple locations and states through a scalable franchise model focused on consistency, customer satisfaction, and innovative business ideas. His entrepreneurial journey reflects dedication, practical execution, and a strong belief in empowering young entrepreneurs through affordable business opportunities.
Apart from INKOTEA, Srinivas is also actively involved in renewable energy and startup innovation sectors, bringing a modern and growth-oriented approach to every venture he builds.
“To build INKOTEA into one of India’s most trusted and loved tea cafe brands by creating premium beverage experiences at affordable prices, while empowering entrepreneurs through sustainable and scalable franchise opportunities.”
Naresh P. Mahendra
Co-Founder
Naresh P. Mahendra, the Co-Founder of INKOTEA, has been a strong pillar behind the brand’s growth journey. Being one of the younger brothers of Founder Srinivas P. Mahendra, Naresh played an important role from the very beginning — including suggesting the brand name “INKOTEA,” which later became the identity loved by tea enthusiasts across regions.
With his practical involvement in operations, outlet setup support, franchise coordination, and training assistance, Naresh continues to contribute actively toward maintaining quality and consistency across INKOTEA outlets. His energetic approach and ground-level understanding have helped the brand expand smoothly into multiple cities and states.